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Ms. Davis from Detroit, MI is requesting musical instruments through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Help Me Ignite the Beat

Help me give my students the gift of rhythmic inspiration by donating African drums for their DrumLine, fostering a rich and diverse musical education.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Davis's classroom raised $572

This project is fully funded

My Project

I love the unique energy and creativity my students bring to our learning community. Seeking support to introduce African drums to our DrumLine, we believe this move will transform their musical journey, enrich their cultural understanding, and provide hands-on experience fostering teamwork and coordination. Our goal is to create an inclusive environment where diverse talents thrive through music. Your support will empower these exceptional students to discover the joy of learning and the universal language of rhythm. Help us ignite their rhythmic journey and celebrate their boundless creativity! Please Help

Ms. Davis Bow Elementary Middle School Grades 3-5

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Nearly all students from low‑income households Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more

16 students impacted 3donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
X8 Drums Djun Djun with Beaters 10 in. • Woodwind and Brasswind $189.00 1 $189.00
MEINL Rope Tuned Djembe with Synthetic Shell and Goat Skin Head 12 in. Pharaoh's • Woodwind and Brasswind $149.95 1 $149.95
Toca Freestyle Lightweight Djembe Drum African Dance 12 in. • Woodwind and Brasswind $109.99 1 $109.99

Materials cost

$448.94

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.73

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$485.67

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$85.71

Total project goal

$571.38

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $571.38

2 Donors

-$300.69

Donations toward project cost

-$255.59

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$45.10

match offer

-$270.68

Match offer toward project cost

-$230.08

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$40.60

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 $0.00

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